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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1957
Page
5
A fragmented notice describes a public sale of machinery. Several bids were rejected as expected and the sale actions appear split among multiple parties including a public auction authority and a private firm. The readable text indicates a pending process without a finalized bid outcome.
Fifteen members of the Wheelock Community Aid met last evening at Mrs. Merle Williams home with Mrs. Wayne Hopkins assisting. The meeting opened with devotions and a Thanksgiving-themed program. Reports were read and approved, a health plan discussion followed, and a sewing project was reviewed with a vote to buy more flannel. Prizes were won in seasonal games and a pumpkin pie lunch was served. Next gathering set for December 5 with hostesses Mrs. Guy Williams and Mrs. Leon VanTassel.
The Fellowship of St. Pauls Lutheran Church met at the Bailey home to plan a Thanksgiving week clothing drive and church open hours for donations. William Mowrey will transport articles to Erie in December for distribution. A nominating committee was formed with Mrs. Mowrey chairing, assisted by J. Richard Schneider and Jesse Freeman. The group voted a $100 contribution to the church building fund from cider sale proceeds. Next meeting December 5 at the church with Rev. Ortner hosts. group to trim the church Christmas tree.
The Women’s Relief Corps held an all day session at Corry Grange Hall with 30 members attending. Mrs Mae Clarke and her committee organized a chicken dinner. Mrs Wesley Willis presided over the business session and Mrs Marths Davis won the attendance award. The group produced surgical pads for the Brookville home and planned the next meeting for December 8.
A son was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs John Hell of Clymer at Corry Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born Wednesday evening to Mr and Mrs Alfred Miles of 938 Burton Avenue at the same hospital.
Mrs John Decker hosted a Friendship Club gathering with vice president Mrs John Decker presiding. The group recited The Lord's Prayer, held a guessing contest won by Mrs Gene Powers, and enjoyed pirate bingo before a salad and dessert lunch. Members received favors and Thanksgiving gifts from secret sisters.
Mrs Harold Cragg entertained CGG Club members at her West Smith Street home with desserts and socializing. Two tables of bridge awarded prizes to Mrs Donald Nantes, Mrs O F Wyley, and Mrs Milton Vas Cresar. door prize went to Mrs J F Needham. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs Nantes home, 472 East South Street.
Thirty five members of the Good Samaritan Class of the First Methodist Church and their guests traveled to Spartansburg Wednesday evening to attend the Thanksgiving dinner in the Spartansburg Methodist Church. The December session will be a family Christmas party on December 4 with a dinner for thirty.
The newly formed United Lutheran Church Women held their first meeting at Mrs. David Depew’s East Main street home with 11 ladies attending. Ruth Lanston was elected secretary treasurer. monthly meetings set for the second Monday. Christmas party planned for December 18 at the church.
The Junior Tri-Hi-Y Club at Corry Area High School plans a bake sale tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at Sears store. Officers Mary Flowers president. Madeline Futhers vice president. Sandra Akam secretary. Claudette Hicks treasurer. Carol Cassatt captain assisted by club members.
A surprise party was held yesterday afternoon at Mead Avenue home of Mrs. Velma Carmcke honoring Mrs. Donald Simmons. Nine guests enjoyed games and visiting. prizes were won by Mrs. Bay Rage, Mrs. Giberise and Mrs. George Kinney. Refreshments included ice cream and coffee with dainty favors. Gifts were presented to Mrs. Simmons before the afternoon ended.
Brownie troops 381 and 380 of Concord School met this week in the PTA room. After games they crafted Thanksgiving favors for the hospital as a community project. Leaders Mrs. Charles Weston and Mrs. Robert McEldowney announced orders for 1958 Girl Scout calendars and planned a combined December meeting for a Christmas party.
Final plans for the Elks Club gala Pre-Thanksgiving Party promise an entertaining evening. A smorgasbord dinner will be served between 6 30 and 9 p.m. Musical entertainment will accompany the dinner. Hal Miltom and his Titusville orchestra will provide music for dancing from 9 30 p.m. to 1 30 a.m. for members and out of town guests.
The club asks families to support a school library drive from November 2 through November 29 by donating used books and mystery items. Local clubs will call on homes in the coming week to arrange collection and assist the effort.
Corry Chynke No bb members sponsor pie social to fund Grange activities at Grange Hall. Public invited tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Attendees urged to bring and participate.
Warwick authorities will not prosecute a 53 year old local businessman after he admitted slaying two people in 1926 near Pittsburgh. James Lawrence, posing as Robert Lee Payton, turned himself in and said witnesses are hard to locate. The indictment remains but no extradition or prosecution will occur.
The St Thomas the Apostle Church turkey party named 31 winners including 26 turkeys, a 30.08 rifle, and four special prizes drawn last evening. Winners include Earl Vanderhoof of A D 3 Conry and several listed by name. many entrants must furnish their own birds for Thanksgiving.
The Dauphin County Court trial of eight men accused of conspiring to defraud the Turnpike Commission of about a half million dollars continued on day four. Prosecutors allege Rogers Bros. Construction Scranton officials bribed Manu-Mine Research staff to approve charges for roadbed filler never delivered, used on the northeastern extension spur. Case may wrap today if cross examination remains concise.
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